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Car Forum / Jeep / November 2007

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Help - Opinions On U-Joints and coil sprigs: 89 XJ, 4L I6

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Brake Down - 04 Nov 2007 00:36 GMT
Hi:

I've got about 190k Kms on my 89 Cherokee,  I had the original front axel
U-Joints replaced at about 160k Kms and now, at least one of them is gone
again.  I'm looking for advice on a better quality replacement than the last
set - sorry I don't know the make of the last set.  All I know is that they
were not as good as the originals.  I don't do a lot of off roading so my
need is a longer life - as opposed to great strength - maybe you can't get
one without the other?

What's the consensus on greasable vs. sealed U-Joints?  I would have thought
that greasable is the way to go, but my originals were sealed and lasted a
lot longer than the greasable replacements even though I greased them
regularly.

I also have a broken coil spring and would like to replace both fronts with
ones that are similar to stock in terms of ride and height.  Any
suggestions?

While replacing the coil springs, I might as well replace the front shocks.
Any suggestions on a good set of replacements - keeping in mind that my 4
wheeling is pretty much limited to snowy roads in ski season and the odd
logging road in summer - nothing too challenging?  I liked the original ride
and would considered replacing with the original shocks, but I'm willing to
go for improved durability if that's available.  I don't want the ride to be
any harsher.

While I've got this much of the front end apart, should I consider replacing
anything else while I'm 'in there'?

Also interested in:

   Good quality replacements for Front and Rear Drive Shaft U-Joints
including the double cardian joint.

   A good on-line source for parts like U-Joints and springs

Thanks for any advice.

89 Cherokee XJ
4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
Selectrack Transmission
Carl S - 04 Nov 2007 09:53 GMT
Always get greasable U-joints so you can keep fresh grease in them. Chances
are your replacements failed from lack of grease.

A good online source is www.partsamerica.com you can have parts mailed or
you can pick them up at your local Checker/Shucks/Kragen.

I have a set of stock front coil springs from my 2000 XJ that are in good
shape. If you're interested, I will sell them to you dirt cheap.

Edelbrock AIS shocks seem to have a good rep. With your situation, your run
of the mill parts store shocks should be fine (ie Gabriel)

HTH

Carl

00 XJ - Lifted, Locked, Tired, and Exhausted

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> 4 Litre, Inline 6, 2 Door
> Selectrack Transmission
 
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